Enterprise AllowanceFinancial assistance to help clients move into self employment.This provides financial support to people who are eligible under the government-funded self-employment scheme called Enterprise Allowance. You will need to be enrolled as a job seeker with Work and Income and formally apply for the allowance. This will normally require the completion of a relevant small business course and will involve the submission of a business plan to assess the viability of your business idea.

To find out more visit
http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/individuals/forms-and-brochures/start-your-own-business.html